3/19 "You are sure, then, that you wish to hear the story ?" "Very sure," smiled Billy. Again he longed to see a little embarrassment in the bright face opposite. Suddenly it came to him, however, that if Billy knew what he was about to say, it would manifestly not be her part to act as if she knew! With a lighter heart, then, he began his story. I don't think it's fair to the author." "Then I will, indeed, begin at the beginning," smiled Arkwright, "for I'm specially anxious that you shall be--even more than 'fair' to me." His voice shook a little, but he hurried on. "There's a--girl--in it; a very dear, lovely girl." "Of course--if it's a nice story," twinkled Billy. |